ecology

This article likely presents a research study or map detailing the infrastructure of mycorrhizal networks, focusing on symbiotic relationships between fungi and plant roots.

This preprint introduces Neuroevolution Arena, a GPU-accelerated artificial life platform for comparing evolution and RL-based update regimes across neural architectures via a nested ecological evaluation protocol.

DNA analysis reveals that the zombie-ant fungus Cordyceps also lives in mosses, suggesting a second life stage that may help it survive when insect hosts are scarce.

A study in Current Biology finds that cougars reduce deer-vehicle collisions by up to 76% in areas with healthy cougar populations, as deer avoid habitats near roads where the big cats hunt.

The article explains how the 'fecal revolution'—the evolution of feces as a nutrient source—transformed Earth's ecosystems over geological time.

Researchers have produced the first global map of the underground mycorrhizal fungal network, estimating it spans 110 quadrillion kilometers and stores massive amounts of carbon, with significant implications for climate regulation.

New research published in Science shows that tall Dipterocarp trees have evolved hydraulic systems that compensate for height, challenging the theory that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought.

A new study has produced the first global map of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi networks, revealing their vast extent—110 quadrillion kilometers—and highlighting threats from agriculture. The findings underscore the importance of these fungi for climate regulation and soil health.

Heat waves impair animal cognition, causing birds to struggle with learning and increased aggression, with potential ecological impacts as climate change advances.